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As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 58,918. However, more recent development in eastern outskirts and northern hills of Yorba Linda has increased the population to nearly 71,000. One of Yorba Linda's most famous residents was the late former President Richard Nixon, who was born and raised in the city. The Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum is located in Yorba Linda.
Law enforcement is contracted out to the Brea Police Department. In the past, Yorba Linda has been rated one of the safest cities in the United States.
Fire services are provided by the Orange County Fire Authority with three stations located within city limits.
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Yorba Linda Education
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Yorba Linda is part of the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District. This district is home to nearly 28,000 students.
Several schools in the district have received the California Distinguished School award, which is given to schools with qualifying marks in test scores, application, and visitation.
The schools serving Yorba Linda are: Esperanza High, El Dorado High, Tuffree Middle, Friends Christian Middle School, Bernardo Yorba Middle, Yorba Linda Middle School, Travis Ranch School, Fairmont Elementary, Glenknoll Elementary, Bryant Ranch School, Heritage Oak Private School, Mabel Paine Elementary, Lakeview Elementary, Van Buren Elementary, Linda Vista Elementary, and Brookhaven Elementary.
St. Francis of Assisi School serves as the only Catholic school in the city. Many parents seeking a private school education for their children send their high schoolers to nearby Lutheran High School of Orange County in the city of Orange, Servite High School (boys) or Rosary High School (girls) in Anaheim, or Mater Dei High School (co-ed) in Santa Ana.
The brand-new Yorba Linda High School, home of the Mustangs, will start instruction in Fall 2009, in addition to one private high school also planned for construction in 2009. Most Yorba Linda students currently attend Esperanza High School, although many of these students will transfer over to the new high school upon its opening in September 2009. Historically, many Yorba Linda students also attended Troy High School in nearby Fullerton, Valencia High School in neighboring Placentia, or El Dorado High School, also located in Placentia.
There are two Montessori Preschools in Yorba Linda: Montessori Academy of Yorba Linda and IvyCrest Montessori Private School.
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Yorba Linda History
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This area was the home of the Chumash, Tongva and Juaneño Indians.
In 1834 Bernardo Yorba, son of Jose Antonio Yorba, was granted the 13,328-acre (53.94 km2) Rancho Cañón de Santa Ana by Mexican governor José Figueroa. Most of this original land was retained after the Mexican American war in 1848, by descendents of the original Yorba family. A portion of the city's land is still owned and developed by descendents of Samuel Kraemer, who acquired it through his marriage to Angelina Yorba, the great granddaughter of Bernardo Yorba. The Yorba family still owns portions of Yorba Linda, and there is still the Yorba Ranch on the side of a major freeway. The site of the Bernardo Yorba Hacienda is listed as a California Historical Landmark.
A section of the land was sold to the Janss Investment Company in 1907, and it proceeded to subdivide the land and sell it for agriculture and manufacturing. It was connected to Los Angeles by the Pacific Electric Railroad. The small town turned into a growing city in the 1960s and after a failed annexation bid by Anaheim in 1963, Yorba Linda incorporated in 1967.
In November of 2008 eastern Yorba Linda suffered from fires that destroyed 113 homes and damaged 50 others. The destruction was due largely to erratic winds causing embers to fly up to half a mile away. William Lockhart, captain of the Orange County Fire Authority, reported that water pressure is good when fighting a single family home fire, but during a profound firestorm, as was the case in this event, perfect pressure from every single hydrant at the same time is not possible.
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Yorba Linda News
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Search for "Yorba Linda CA" - B&K Precision Upgrades Handheld LCR Meters - ThomasNet
| B & K Precision Corp. Press release date: August 1, 2010 Two New LCR Meters Raise the Level of Performance YORBA LINDA, CA - B&K Precision has enhanced two of its handheld LCR meters. |
- Car Warranty Company US Direct Protect Offers 150,000 Additional Mile Powertrain Enhanced Coverage - Press Release News From 24-7 Press Release
| US Direct Protect and CarServiceContract.com now offer a Powertrain Enhanced Vehicle Service Contract that covers a vehicle for an additional 150k miles instead of the Industry norm of 100k miles. |
- ASA Triples Sacramento Results - Ride BMX
| " Tonight, an enthusiastic Sacramento crowd watched the young guns of BMX take on the hometown favorite and succeed as Brett Banasiewicz and Pat Casey finished first and second in the first official MegaRamp ASA Triples at ARCO Arena. |
- Marc Tyler Endures, Wins Southern Cal's Starting Running Back Job - GantDaily.com
| Los Angeles, CA, United States - Relegated to the bottom of the depth chart at the start of camp, University of Southern California tailback Marc Tyler was on the verge of quitting. |
- Extended Car Warranty Company US Direct Protect Offers 150,000... - PR.com
| Yorba Linda, CA, August 28, 2010 -- -- US Direct Protect and CarServiceContract.com now offer a Powertrain Enhanced Vehicle Service Contract that covers a vehicle for an additional 150k miles instead of the Industry norm of 100k miles. |
- Readers share recent coyote sightings - The Orange County Register
| While Yorba Linda and Los Alamitos are deploying trappers and sharpshooters to hunt and kill coyotes, readers continue to submit new animal sightings from around Orange County. |
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Yorba Linda Recreation
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| Residents of Yorba Linda have put a high priority on creating and maintaining some of the finest recreation facilities and programs in Orange County. The Department of Parks and Recreation currently maintains some 135 acres of parks and sports fields. |
| For questions about specific services provided by the Parks and Recreation Department, consult the phone numbers below: |
| General Information |
(714) 961-7160 |
| Yorba Linda Community Center |
(714) 961-7181 |
| Travis Ranch Activity Center |
(714) 961-7167 |
| Thomas Lasorda, Jr. Field House |
(714) 961-7192 |
| Senior Citizens Services |
(714) 961-7185 |
| Black Gold Golf Course |
(714) 961-0253 |
Black Gold Golf Club
Continuing in the tradition of bringing first-class recreation amenities to the community, the City of Yorba Linda proudly opened the new Black Gold Golf Club on November 16, 2001.
This public golf course is a magnificent 219 acres, which serves as the focal point for the city.
Black Gold Golf Club features a lighted driving range, putting green and 20,000 square foot clubhouse complete with men's and women's locker rooms, fully stocked proshop, full service bar and grill and banquet facilities.
Seniors and residents of the City of Yorba Linda qualify for discounts. Please visit Black Gold Golf Club's website for more information.
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